Des Moines IA

DES MOINES, Iowa — The Des Moines Police Department says a suspect in a stolen vehicle investigation was arrested Friday following a brief standoff. Des Moines Police say a Crimes Against Property Section detective spotted 33-year-old Brandon Orlando, who was wanted in connection with an auto theft investigation,...

Attendees react after the ribbon is cut for Work Hub Perry on March 5, 2026, at the Perry Industrial Park. Allison Ullmann/Raccoon Valley Radio. The Perry Chamber brought out the big scissors for the first ribbon cutting of the year on Thursday. The Perry Chamber and Perry Economic Development helped...

A holiday honoring women will be celebrated this morning in Perry. Organizer Carol Cavanaugh says the community is invited to attend the International Women’s Day event from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. today at the Hotel Pattee. Cavanaugh highlights that four individuals will speak during the program, including Kathryn...

Iowa, often celebrated for its picturesque landscapes and rolling hills, has become an unsung hero in the world of American viticulture. The state not only boasts a burgeoning wine industry but also offers unique experiences such as wine by rail aboard the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad, where passengers can sip...

WACO, Texas – Rain throughout the early part of Saturday has forced Baylor softball to move its series finale with Iowa State to 5 p.m. The Bears secured the series on Friday with a pair of wins over the Cyclones, and will eye its first conference-opening sweep since taking three from Texas Tech in 2021 to open the...

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The clouds cleared out overnight, leaving eastern Iowa with a few days of sunny skies. Temperatures today will be warmer, low to mid 60s, thanks to the winds shifting to a southerly flow. Winds today will be out of the southwest at 10 to 20...

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird made a stop in Lake View yesterday (Friday) to tour Jacobsen Hybrid Seed Company. First established in 1936, current owner Dave Nelson is a fourth-generation owner, oversaw the addition of the warehouse for the seed conditioning facility and expanding its network for dealers and...

Stacker compiled a ranking of the coldest Marches in Iowa since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information. Rankings are based on the lowest average temperature in each month. For each of the coldest months listed below, we've included the average state temperature, state-wide highs and...

POLK COUNTY, Iowa — Two juvenile girls are in the hospital with serious injuries after a crash involving two cars Sunday night. According to the Polk County Sheriff's Office, the crash took place in the 10800 block of University Avenue shortly before 7 p.m. University Avenue was closed between...

After starting the year near $2 per gallon, Iowans have seen a steady rise in gas prices. As the U.S. continues its war with Iran , Iowa also saw one of the largest increases in the average price of diesel. How much have diesel prices increased? .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } You...